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infinitive of purpose
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infinitive
of
purpose
(
plural
infinitives of purpose
)
(
grammar
)
The use of the "to" infinitive form of a
verb
in answer to the implied question "why?".
"I bought a pen and some paper
to write
a note" is an example of an
infinitive of purpose
.